Entrepreneurship
Three local Northwest College students hope to get money to launch a mental health non-profit through a University of Wyoming competition for student entrepreneurs. Eight student-led teams will vie for seed prize money to get their business plans off the ground in the John P. Ellbogen $50K Entrepreneurship Competition at the University of Wyoming. Sponsored…
There will be more money in Wyoming for entrepreneurial endeavors through the new Wyoming Venture Capital program, which seeks to fill the financing gaps encountered by nearly all startups. The Wyoming Business Council (W.B.C.) has created a new investment program – Wyoming Venture Capital (W.Y.V.C.). – to support the innovation and growth needs of entrepreneurs…
John Wetzel, a business counselor with Impact 307, spoke about a business contest that is open to anyone in the Bighorn Basin. It’s the Park County Start-Up Challenge. This will be an annual event to promote and encourage entrepreneurship in the Bighorn Basin. Applicants will be challenged with coming up with an innovative business idea…
Deni Hirsh, Chief Development Officer for Forward Cody, spoke about what Forward Cody does for the community, their vision for 2023, and why membership is so important. Deni also talked about her background in fundraising and grant writing which helps her in her current role as a development officer.
Deni Hirsh, Chief Development Officer, and James Klessens, CEO and President of Forward Cody spoke about how 2022 was for business here in Cody and what to expect in 2023. They also spoke about how important entrepreneurs are to the Cody Community and how Forward Cody will help businesses in the future.
Anyone with a big idea for a small business is encouraged to attend the Meeteetse workshop, where the Wyoming Small Business Development Center will share the specifics for a good start. The thought alone can be daunting for anyone contemplating starting a small business. However, advice and assistance are available thru a new workshop jointly…
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